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Small songbird with bright yellowish upperparts and white “goggles.” Most subspecies have gray underparts; subspecies “unicus” of Sumbawa and Flores has a yellow belly.
Not listed
At a glance
FamilyWhite-eyes, Yuhinas, and Allies
SizeSmall
RarityRare
HabitatClosed forest, Open woodland, Shrubland, Sparse woodland, and Waterbodies
Best timeMost reliable in Queensland from January.
Sounds
Sound sampleRecorded by Ding Li Yong
Range map
Range map
34visible hotspots
492visible records
1states
SparseModerateDense hotspot
Aggregated occurance data is sourced from 14 different actively-updating datasets including eBird Australia, iNaturalist Australia, BirdLife Australia, and multiple state-based bird surveys through Atlas of Living Australia.
Species notes
Overview
Compare with other white-eyes in various parts of their range; note present species combination of dark iris and yellow back. Inhabits a wide range of different wooded habitats across its range, including coastal scrub, mangroves, inland forests, and forest edge. Can be quite common on small islands.
Behavior
Forages actively in small to medium-sized flocks, sometimes mixing with other species. Twittering song is bright but unremarkable.
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